HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 94-92 RESOLUTION NO. 94-92
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO AUTHORIZING CLOSURE OF EAST MALL BETWEEN
EL CAMINO REAL AND PALMA AVENUE ON WEDNESDAYS
BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 2:30 P.M. AND 7:30 P.M.
AND THE OCCASIONAL CLOSURE OF PALMA BETWEEN EAST
AND WEST MALL DURING THE SAME TIME PERIOD
WHEREAS, the North County Farmers Association Inc. has,
pursuant to Resolution No. 110-88, been operating a Farmers Market
in downtown Atascadero; and
WHEREAS, the North County Farmers Association is desirous of
being able to locate stalls on the west side of East Mall; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Master Plan encourages such activities
in the Sunken Gardens; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Code Article 15, Section 4-2.21501
gives authority for temporarily closing streets for local special
events; and
WHEREAS, the partial closing of East Mall and closing of Palma
is necessary for the safety and protection of persons who are to
use that portion of the street.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of
Atascadero as follows:
SECTION 1. Resolution No. 110-88 is hereby rescinded in favor
of this Resolution.
SECTION 2. The City Manager or designee thereof is authorized
to close the Westerly half of East Mall from El Camino Real to
Palma Avenue and the closure of Palma between East and West Mall to
through vehicle traffic between 2:30 p.m, and 7:30 p.m. every
Wednesday. Said closure shall be affected in a manner agreeable to
the Public Works Director, Police Chief and Fire Chief (refer to
Exhibit OTH ) .
SECTION 3. The North County Farmers Market Inc. is authorized
to conduct operation of a farmers market subject to the following
conditions:
1. Provide the City with a copy of the Farmers Market
certificate issued by the County Agricultural Commission.
2. All sellers shall have Producer Certificates from the
County Agricultural Commissioner and/or be selling farm
products pursuant to other State regulations authorized
by rules of the
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Association (i.e. , the seller must be the producer,
member of the producer's family, or employee of the
producer member of the producer' s family, or employee of
the producer with no reselling allowed) .
3. The Business Improvement Association is permitted to
sponsor entertainment and events of mutual agreement on
Palma in conjunction with the Farmers Market.
4. Barbecues in compliance with all Health Department rules
are permitted.
5. Appropriate barriers, to the approval of the Public Works
Department, shall be provided and positioned.
6. The site shall be cleared of all rubbish and debris after
each sale.
7. Hours of operation shall be limited to 2:30 p.m. to 7:30
p.m.
8. Temporary signage for the Farmers Market shall be limited
to 40 square feet.
9. A certificate of insurance shall be provided, naming the
City of Atascadero as additional insured, with a minimum
liability coverage of $500,000.
10. The City Council may, on fourteen (14) days written
notice rescind this authorization.
On motion by Councilperson Luna, seconded by Councilperson
Borgeson, the foregoing resolution is passed on the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Borgeson, Luna and Mayor Nimmo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Bewley and Kudlac
ADOPTED: Octobe 13, 1992
ATTE T: f' CITY OF ATASCADERO
_ By:
LEZIRABOJU, C' y Clerk ROBERT P. NIMMO, Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARt, MONT ON, City Attorney
PREPARED BY:
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